2025 Honda Passport Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 15, 2026 · 46 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Passport years
Fewer complaints than other years 12th of 16 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
5 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Honda Passport. That ranks 12th out of 16 Passport model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (18 complaints, 39%), typically at around 22,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

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2026 Honda Passport RTL photographed in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania. Finished in Radiant Red Metallic II.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2025 Honda Passport problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System18 · ~22,000 mi
Engine18 · ~26,800 mi
Unknown or Other14
Power Train7
Forward Collision Avoidance4
Service Brakes3
Fuel/propulsion System2
Structure2
Exterior Lighting1
Steering1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System1839%22,000——
Engine1839%26,800——
Unknown or Other1430%———
Power Train715%———
Forward Collision Avoidance49%———
Service Brakes37%———
Fuel/propulsion System24%———
Structure24%———
Exterior Lighting12%———
Steering12%———
Suspension12%———
Vehicle Speed Control12%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2026, with 37 complaints
2025: 9202592026: 37202637

n = 46 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2025 Honda Passport recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2025 Honda Passport.

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NHTSA defect investigations

  • No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages (EA25004) — opened Mar 26, 2025, still open.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

When I sitting at red light and the start/stop system Engages,the vehicle will shift into neutral and the brakes will not hold the vehicle in place when pressing the brake pedal .State that the vehicle would still move forward even when brake pedal is being pressed.

Service Brakes · received Oct 15, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11771508

My mother bought this new 2025 Honda passport Ex+L with 5 miles brand new in dec 2024. Since owning it I have put only 10650 miles on it. Less than 5k a year and mostly drove highway miles in that first year. Was told during purchase that Honda link would be available so that I can get help, see…

Forward Collision Avoidance · received Oct 15, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11771524

The contact owns a 2025 Honda Passport. The contact stated that on multiple occasions, while coming to a complete stop at a traffic light, the vehicle shut off and unexpectedly shifted into Neutral (N). The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated, requiring activation of the hazard lights to…

Electrical System · received Oct 14, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11771120

When at a stop or red light, the Honda 2025 passport trail sport stops and shifts into Neutral, the Auto Idle Stop system turns off, car would not start until I put it into park and turn it off, open and close door, turn on again. It started July 18, 2026 and it keeps happening, this morning too…

Unknown or Other · received Oct 13, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11770773

The contact owns a 2025 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that on multiple occasions, upon acceleration from a complete stop, the vehicle shifted into neutral and would not shift into drive. When the failure occurred, the contact was forced to restart the vehicle before continuing to drive. The check…

Engine · received Oct 13, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11770934

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Honda Passport?

Owners most often report electrical system, engine, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 18 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2025 Honda Passport?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2025 Honda Passport a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Passport model years, the 2025 has fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.